Eric Mangini

NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Bowles is coming home and taking over as the New York Jets' head coach. The Jets hired the Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Wednesday to replace Rex Ryan, who was fired, along with general manager John Idzik, on Dec. 29 after six seasons. Bowles, 51, was highly sought after leading Arizona's aggressive-style defense the last two seasons. This will be his first full-time head coaching job at any level after serving as Miami's interim coach for the final three games in 2011. "It's an honor and privilege to coach the Jets," Bowles said in a statement. "I can't help but be humbled by the chance to coach this team....

Jim Tomsula walked through the cafeteria on Day 1 and fist-bumped a chef from across the high counter, then asked another member of the kitchen staff about her family. He was more red-faced than usual after forgetting to apply his sunscreen Saturday for...

Hermanson Wins Match Play TitleBill Hermanson defeated four-time champion Dave Szewczul 4-and-3 in the Senior Match Play Championship at the Golf Club at Oxford Greens Thursday. Hermanson of Black Hall Club-Old Lyme got to the final with a...

The Washington Redskins interviewed former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast on Jan. 9 as part of their search for Jim Haslett's replacement, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Pendergast, most recently Southern...

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will be the first candidate to have a second interview with the Oakland Raiders for their head coaching job as the two-week search could be nearing a conclusion.
A person with knowledge of...

Rex Ryan will reportedly be named coach of the Bills. That's good for the NFL. Is it good for the Bills? In six years as Jets coach, Ryan became one of the league's most likable, interesting characters. He brings personality to Sundays. But more often...

Things have been going well on the field for the Carolina Panthers, who play the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday in an NFC division playoff game. But off the field, not so much. Quarterback Cam Newton got hurt in a car accident on Dec. 9, injuring his...

One of the highlights of the season for local college basketball fans is a visit by the Cincinnati Bearcats and their animated coach, Mick Cronin. But when UConn hosts Cincinnati next Saturday at the XL Center, Cronin won't be roaming the sideline. The...

More than ever, NFL owners are long on expectations and short on patience with new coaches.
And can you blame them?
Consider the success last year's new coaches had, with Philadelphia's Chip Kelly, Kansas City's Andy Reid and San Diego's Mike McCoy...

Update, Jan. 3: Ray Lewis close to signing deal with ESPN, report says
If Ray Lewis is looking for a high-paying, high-visibility job after he leaves the Baltimore Ravens, he's not going to have much trouble getting a shot at one in sports television. ...

If Ray Lewis is looking for a high-paying, high-visibility job after he leaves the Baltimore Ravens, he's not going to have much trouble getting a shot at one in sports television.That's the assessment of media analysts and TV executives responsible for...